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Wet N Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator | lookingjoligood.blog Is The Wet N Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Worth the Hype?
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Is The Wet N Wild Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator Worth the Hype?

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Are you familiar with all the buzz surrounding the Wet n Wild Beauty Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator? Initially, I had doubts, but considering its affordable price of only $5 USD, I thought it was worth giving it a go.

Let me tell you, the hype is real! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed using this product.

The formula is lightweight yet highly effective. During my initial application, I accidentally used too much because I underestimated its potency. It works perfectly if you prefer a more subtle look, but it can easily be built up to provide closer to a medium coverage as well.

I must note that it’s not the most long-lasting formula. Typically, I get about 6 hours of wear before it starts to break up. If I have the opportunity to freshen up in the middle of the day, I can stretch it to around 8 hours. However, by the 12-hour mark, it tends to break down significantly and doesn’t look very good at all.

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I have tried both the shades Porcelain and Fair. They are quite similar, with Porcelain having a more pink undertone, while Fair leans towards a brown/yellow undertone. One thing to keep in mind is that both the Porcelain and Fair tended to oxidize quite a bit.

Considering its price point, this product absolutely lives up to the hype! Also, Wet n Wild products are Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and not tested on animals. There are 11 different shades available.

The Wet n Wild Beauty Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator has generated a lot of excitement, and for good reason. How about you? Have you tried it? What do you think?

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Cerave Moisturizing Cream | lookingjoligood.blog The $13 Face Cream That Will Change Your Life
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The $13 Face Cream That Will Change Your Life

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If you and I have ever discussed skin care, more than likely I have recommended the Cerave moisturizing cream to you.
I have repurchased this cream over and over again, I cannot live without it! While I always use it on my face every night and any day that I’m not wearing makeup, it’s also great as an all over the body moisturizer for the dry winter months. A little bit goes a long way and it is so comforting to the skin while it makes the skin so soft.

It is available with or without the pump. It costs around $16 with the pump and about $13 without it. In my personal opinion the pump is worth every penny! I purchased the moisturizing cream with the pump once, and just replace the new tub’s cap with the old pump every time I purchase a new tub.

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The life-changing moisturizing cream that only costs $13

There are almost always coupons in the mailer advertisements. I actually got a $4 off coupon sent to me just the other day. If you never get anything else that I recommend, you’ve got to get this Cerave moisturizing cream. You’ll be glad you did!

Another Cerave product that I highly recommend is the Cerave SPF 30 Facial Moisturizing Lotion.

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Cerave SPF 30 Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Here is how Cerave boasts about it’s Moisturizing Cream:

“With thousands of 5-star reviews, Cerave moisturizing cream is one of our most loved products. Its rich, velvety texture makes it a great addition to your skincare routine in the cold winter months, especially if you are suffering from dry skin.

💙 Developed with dermatologists
💙 Contains hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides, which restore the skin barrier to lock in moisture and seal out impurities
💙 Provides 24-hour hydration
💙 Absorbs quickly for softened skin without a greasy or sticky feel
💙 Suitable for both the face and body
💙 Accepted by the @nationaleczema Association“

https://www.cerave.com/skincare/moisturizers/moisturizing-cream

Cerave has it’s own website you can find more products by clicking HERE. You can purchase this moisturizing cream as well as the Cerave SPF 30 Facial Moisturizing Lotion at Target by clicking HERE. You can also check out Cerave on Amazon by clicking HERE or by visiting their Instagram page by clicking  @cerave While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are occasionally a pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 

What about you? Have you used many Cerave products? Did you notice any difference in your skin? Did you have any sensitivities or irritations or did your skin feel fresh and renewed? Let me know in the comment section below.

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laura | Lookingjoligood.blog The Best Eye Shadow Palette And It Is Shockingly Only $3!
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The Best Eye Shadow Palette And It Is Shockingly Only $3!

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Bite Sized Eyeshadow Rose Water

The little Bite Size 4 pan quad palettes from @elfcosmetics are not only amazing but they’re also only $3 USD! They’re available in 8 different quad combos with the cutest food related names such as Cream and Sugar, Pumpkin Pie, Carnival Candy, and Açaí You. Out of the eight available quads I have three: Rose Water, Berry Bad, and Cream and Sugar. They are all beautiful and great quality, but Rose Water is my favorite and most used.

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A simple but beautiful eye look using the 4 shades from the Rose Water Bite Sized Elf Cosmetics Palette

Surprisingly it seems that every time I use the shadows in the Rose Water quad someone will compliments me on my eyeshadow look. I’ve hit pan on my original quad, so I’ve already repurchased another new one.

Much used and much loved Rose Water Bite Sized Palette from Elf Cosmetics

You can check out 8 different quads of the little bite sized ELF palettes at Elf.com by clicking here or for a choice between 6 palettes check out Elf Cosmetics at Target by clicking HERE .

You can see what other products they have available when you visit their Instagram page by clicking @elfcosmetics. While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are occasionally pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 😉

What about you? Have you used any of these bite sized palettes from ELF Cosmetics? Did you love them? Have you used any other elf eyeshadows or other products that you love? Let me know in the comment section below.

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eye lash serum | lookingjoligood.blog You Won’t Believe What $10 Serum Has Made My Eye Lashes Grow!
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You Won’t Believe What $10 Serum Has Made My Eye Lashes Grow!

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Do you remember that time when we were young, wild, and free to travel around without worry? 🤔


Back during that time, I was in Florida visiting my sister. We were on a walk when I noticed that her previously short eyelashes were now noticeably much longer! It wasn’t a new mascara, it wasn’t an expensive eyelash serum with a questionable ingredient list. She had been using cold pressed organic caster oil! 🙌

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My beautiful sister lives in Florida. I love visiting her, we have so much fun when we are together!

Obviously, as soon as I got home I purchased it and started using it immediately!


While I haven’t noticed the drastic results on my lashes that she had, I’ve definitely noticed that my lashes, especially the bottom ones, seem longer and thicker. Let me I tell you though, this oil has made my already thick eyebrows grow like crazy! So crazy that I cannot apply it to my brows every night or they become too thick. When have you ever heard someone complaining about a serum working too well? 😲

In the past I’ve used a lot of eyelash serums with various results. The majority have caused some eye or skin irritation. I have been using Teddie organics caster oil for around 9 months and haven’t had any eye issues.
They even sent along a little bottle with a mascara wand. 10/10 recommend. 

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You can check out Teddie organic on Amazon by clicking HERE or by visiting their Instagram page by clicking @teddieorganics. While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are occasionally a pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 😉

What about you? Have you used many lash serums? Did you notice any difference? Did you have any sensitivities or irritations? Let me know in the comment section below.

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Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara | lookingjoligood.blog First Impressions of the Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara (Waterproof Very Black)
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First Impressions of the Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara (Waterproof Very Black)

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Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara

I went through a phase a few years ago where I was trying a new mascara every other week looking for the perfect one. Instead of perfection, I discovered lots of duds and I figured out exactly what I didn’t like about different mascaras.
Mascara is definitely one of those things that is super personal. Some people like dry mascaras, some like wetter formulas.  Some people want volume, others want length.  Some people despise clumps, others want to have a spidery lash look. It’s all personal preference. Mascaras that I hate might be your favorite ride or die product.
Personally, I have long, thin, super straight downward-pointing lashes that have a hard time holding a curl. Personally, I want long, curled, thick, upward-turning lashes… but then again, who doesn’t, right?  I prefer a natural-looking volumizing mascara with zero clumps!
Then one glorious day, I landed on the Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express, in the yellow tube, and I heard angels singing and I haven’t looked back since…
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That is until yesterday when I decided to try out the Falsies waterproof mascara in Very Black also by Maybelline…
It’s not a far cry from my holy grail mascara, in that it’s still by Maybelline and still part of the Volume’ Express line.
The difference is in the wand and brush. The Falsies has a curved brush and a flexible neck on the wand. The application was much easier than I expected. The formula is a bit wetter than I like and the end results after two coats are a bit clumpier than I prefer with less overall lengthening than I am used to with the waterproof Colossal Volum’ Express.
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As I have worn it throughout the day I haven’t noticed any flaking or smudging. There has been no irritation to my eyes.  My lashes are a little less curled and bit less clumpy as the day has gone on. As with all waterproof mascaras, I used an oil-based cleanser to remove it, it came off without any issues.

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara
Luckily for you, you get to see an up-close and personal picture of my eye.

Mascara is one of those things that I refuse to pay a lot of money for.  There are so many great products at the drugstore that a high-end mascara is not necessary.  Costing just around $7 USD, it’s overall not a bad mascara.  I have a feeling that it might be the type of mascara that’s perfect after being used for about two weeks after being opened.
So far not a 10/10, but I’m going to keep using it and see how it goes…
What about you?  What is your personal mascara preference?
Have you ever tried this Maybelline The Falsies mascara? Do you like length, volume, or a natural look? Are you someone that prefers a bit of clumping? Do you have a holy grail mascara that checks all the necessary boxes for you?  If so, I’d love to hear what it is and what you like about it in the comment section below!

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No gym no problem | lookingjoligood.blog It’s Baaaaaack! (And so am I) No Gym? No Problem! Week 6
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It’s Baaaaaack! (And so am I) No Gym? No Problem! Week 6

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If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time, you know that I love to workout! When I hurt myself last year, once I finally admitted to myself that I could no longer work out, I didn’t know what to do with myself.

It’s been a really long year of healing and very slow progress. Since I have finally made some major progress in the healing department, and I have begun to work out.

I’ve been dying to get back into a regular workout routine.  While I am still not healed enough to jump back into my previous level of exercising, I’ve started to do some simple workouts.  I’ve also learned to listen to my body and take it super slowly.  There is no rush and no point in reinjuring myself or undoing any progress.

I have restarted back at square one… although that’s not even true, it is actually more like square -100.  I decided there is no place better to pick up than exactly where I started 11 years ago… working out with Leslie Sansone.

She is so encouraging and always so happy.  She does extremely simple exercises that are easy to follow along with.  Despite her exercises being low impact and easy to follow, I still have to simplify and modify the movements.  It is all part of listening to the cues that my body is giving me.

If you decide to join me on my road to recovering my physique, you can start with this happy one-mile walk. Don’t forget to keep good form, warm-up before, and stretch out after the exercises!  Listen to your body and do what is within your ability.  Work up to a higher level of activity as you feel you can and as you get stronger.

Ready?  No excuses, let’s do it!

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Make up of the day Makeup of the Day
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Makeup of the Day

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Yesterday when getting ready to head off to Physical therapy this is the makeup that I chose.

Make up of the day

Makeup of the day!

lorealmakeup maybelline realtechniques elfcosmetics tartecosmetics benefitcosmetics wetnwildbeauty essence_cosmetics nyxcosmetics covergirl olay

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no gym no problem | lookingjoligood.blog No Gym? No Problem! #16 Stretching Routine by Fitness Blender
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #16 Stretching Routine by Fitness Blender

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You may not realize it, but flexibility is just as important for you as strength and cardio!  Sometimes I am so sore from a previous intense workout that I need to focus for a few days on flexibility and stretching.  This is a quick 15-minute flexibility workout by one of my favorites Kelly from Fitness Blender!

Remember to keep proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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no gym no problem | lookingjoligood.blog No Gym? No Problem! #13 Low Impact Cardio Workout by Fitness Blender
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No Gym? No Problem! #13 Low Impact Cardio Workout by Fitness Blender

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Some times you just want to do a low impact cardio workout… this one is perfect for those days!

“Calorie burn & more for this Fitness Blender Workout @ http://bit.ly/1zYbiUj Lose 16-24 lbs in 8 weeks with our free workout videos – find out how @ http://bit.ly/13EdZgX Follow Fitness Blender on Facebook @ http://on.fb.me/zDxh3R”

 

Remember to keep proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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lucy wyndham-read home hiit workout No gym no problem | lookingjoligood.blog No Gym? No Problem! Week #10 Lucy Wyndham-Read Home HIIT Workout for Weight Loss
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No Gym? No Problem! Week #10 Lucy Wyndham-Read Home HIIT Workout for Weight Loss

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I have a workout rule for myself, “Never miss a Monday!”

This 10-minute HIIT workout is an easy to follow home exercise video that requires no equipment. Perfect for beginners or intermediate fitness levels.  Lucy has some great tips for keeping healthy both physically and mentally.

Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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